Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
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Crime Stoppers' 2023 stats show big drop in property, drug seizures
Regina Crime Stoppers got more tips in 2023 that resulted in more cases being cleared than the year before, but significantly less property and drugs were recovered. In its yearly statistical report r...
Jan 04, 2024 Deputy Police Chief Lorilee Davies speaks during a Regina Crime Stoppers media event on Jan. 1, 2024. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Fire chief outlines issues crews faced while battling Wheat City Metals blaze
Water shortages and combustible items were just some of the challenges Regina fire crews faced while fighting a massive blaze at Wheat City Metals just north of Regina. Regina Fire Chief Layne Jackson...
Jan 04, 2024 It took more than three days for firefighters to extinguish the blaze at Wheat City Metals. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME file photo)
Sask.'s largest addictions treatment facility to open near Lumsden
The largest addictions treatment facility in Saskatchewan is being planned for the Lumsden area. The Government of Saskatchewan announced Thursday that the 60-bed inpatient addictions treatment facili...
Jan 04, 2024 The former Living Skies Retreat will become the largest addictions treatment facility in the province. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
'I think it's about time:' Charleston Hughes hangs up the cleats
Charleston Hughes freely admits a 13-year-old helped end his 14-year CFL career. Hughes -- a defensive end who played three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders -- recently posted on social media...
Jan 04, 2024 Charleston Hughes led the CFL in sacks five times during his 14-year CFL career. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Anglers reminded to check ice thickness during ice fishing season
Ice fishing shacks are appearing once again on bodies of water in Saskatchewan, so the Ministry of Environment is issuing its annual reminder to anglers to think first about safety. "Unseasonably warm...
Jan 04, 2024 Ice fishing season is underway in Saskatchewan. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Former Sask. Party MLA seeking alternative measures to deal with charge
The legal team for former Saskatchewan Party MLA Ryan Domotor appeared in court for the first time Thursday to answer to the charge he faces for allegedly paying for sex. Domotor's case was scheduled ...
Jan 04, 2024 Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford, was to have his first court appearance on Thursday. (Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan)
Sask. man proud to watch daughter take faceoff at inaugural PWHL game
When Mick Hart turned on the telecast of the first Professional Women's Hockey League game between New York and Toronto, he didn't expect to see his daughter on the ice. But Hart was excited when his ...
Jan 04, 2024 New York defender Ella Shelton (right) is congratulated by teammates Jamie Bourbonnais (14), Paetyn Levis (19) and Alex Carpenter (25) after scoring the first goal in PWHL history against Toronto during first-period action in Toronto on Jan. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Emergency room disruption represents systemic failure, NDP critic says
A temporary service disruption at Saskatoon City Hospital's emergency department represents "systemic failures," according to Saskatchewan NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat. A social media post from Wedne...
Jan 03, 2024 Saskatchewan NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat says the service disruptions at hospitals across the province -- including in the emergency department of Saskatoon's City Hospital on Tuesday -- are "alarming." (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Driver dead after crash on Regina Bypass: RCMP
A person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on the Regina Bypass. According to the RCMP, officers from the White Butte detachment - along with firefighters and paramedics - were called to the Bypass...
Jan 03, 2024 Police said a driver is dead after a crash Tuesday on the Regina Bypass, at the intersection with Highway 1. (RCMP/Twitter)
Church in small Saskatchewan town broken into around Christmas
Someone with very little holiday spirit stole items from a church in the community of Moffat sometime between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. According to the RCMP, officers from the Indian Head deta...
Jan 03, 2024 The RCMP says this rug was among the items stolen from a church in Moffat sometime between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (RCMP/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: FIFA seems to be incapable of integrity
After FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for an American player at the World Cup, Sarah Mills says fans are left with que...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...